- PACERS' UPDATE: Center Rik Smits is still recovering from off-season surgery on his feet. Forward Eddie Johnson (knee) and forward Derrick McKey (thighs) will also sit out tonight's game.

- WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The Magic look to use an up-tempo style of play this season, but rebounding is the key to any good running game. This will be a great test for the Magic's four backup centers: Amal McCaskill, LeRon Ellis, Derek Strong and David Vaughn. The Pacers have one of the best rebounding frontlines in the league led by the Davises. Rookie center Erick Dampier is also promising.

ETC.: The Magic finished with a 5-3 record during the exhibition season last year. Their best preseason record was 6-2 during Brian Hill's rookie season in 1994-95. . . . While there is no TV coverage tonight, Sunshine Network, the cable home of the Magic, will televise Orlando home exhibition games on Oct. 15 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, Oct. 18 vs. the Houston Rockets and Oct. 21 vs. the New Jersey Nets.